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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Teacher Education (Income $30-$48k) in the Far Western US Region

16 Ranked Colleges
881 Degrees Awarded
$22,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 8,205 people earned their degree in teacher education, making the major the 110th most popular in the United States.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 1,753 teacher education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 881 teacher education graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in teacher education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great teacher education programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the teacher education program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Teacher Education (Income $30-$48k) in the Far Western US Region

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Irvine. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Irvine, California, this large public school awarded 123 degrees to qualified masters’s teacher education students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Irvine, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UC Irvine Teacher Education Report

#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Berkeley. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k. University of California - Berkeley is a large public school situated in Berkeley, California. It awarded 32 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree teacher education students whose families make $30-$48k list, UC Berkeley has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347.

Read more about Teacher Education at University of California - Berkeley

#3

The Evergreen State College

Olympia, Washington
#16 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, The Evergreen State College landed the #3 spot on the list. Evergreen is a public institution located in Olympia, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 45 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree teacher education students whose families make $30-$48k list, Evergreen has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Evergreen are $21,167, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Teacher Education at Evergreen

#4

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Oregon. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Eugene, Oregon, and it awarded 87 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UO, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oregon are $29,991, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Oregon Teacher Education Report

#5

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Oregon University landed the #5 spot on the list. Western Oregon State College is a small public school situated in Monmouth, Oregon. It awarded 40 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

Western Oregon State College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Oregon University are $28,518, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Western Oregon State College Teacher Education Report

#6

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande, Oregon
#13 in overall quality

Eastern Oregon University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. Eastern Oregon University is a small public school situated in La Grande, Oregon. It awarded 12 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at EOU, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Oregon University are $17,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Eastern Oregon University Teacher Education Report

#7

University of Redlands

Redlands, California
#2 in overall quality

University of Redlands ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Redlands, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s teacher education degrees to 142 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree teacher education students whose families make $30-$48k list, University of Redlands has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Redlands are $22,852.

Read more about Teacher Education at University of Redlands

#8

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, California
#9 in overall quality

Fresno Pacific University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Fresno Pacific is located in Fresno, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 23 masters’s teacher education degrees to qualified students.

Fresno Pacific also took the #9 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Fresno Pacific University are $15,000.

Full Fresno Pacific University Teacher Education Report

#9

Pacific University

Forest Grove, Oregon
#6 in overall quality

Pacific University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Pacific is a small school located in Forest Grove, Oregon that handed out 26 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

Pacific did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Pacific University are $35,325.

Read full report on Teacher Education at Pacific

#10

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

George Fox University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. GFU is located in Newberg, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 93 masters’s teacher education degrees to qualified students.

GFU also made our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Fox University are $14,247, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Teacher Education at GFU

#11

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
#1 in overall quality

Seattle University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. Seattle U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 58 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Seattle U also made our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle University are $14,040.

Read full report on Teacher Education at Seattle U

#12

University of Antelope Valley

Lancaster, California
#17 in overall quality

University of Antelope Valley did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. University of Antelope Valley is located in Lancaster, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 masters’s teacher education degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAV, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking.

Full University of Antelope Valley Teacher Education Report

#15 in overall quality

The University of Arizona Global Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. UAGC is a large school located in San Diego, California that handed out 72 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree teacher education students whose families make $30-$48k list, UAGC has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Arizona Global Campus are $14,664, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Teacher Education at UAGC

#14

Dominican University of California

San Rafael, California
#11 in overall quality

Dominican University of California did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. This small school is located in San Rafael, California, and it awarded 6 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree teacher education students whose families make $30-$48k list, DUofC has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Dominican University of California are $16,520, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Teacher Education at DUofC

#15

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California

University of San Francisco ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in San Francisco, California, and it awarded 1 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

USFCA also made our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of San Francisco are $26,710, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Teacher Education at USFCA

#16

Sierra Nevada College

Incline Village, Nevada

Sierra Nevada College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Incline Village, Nevada, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 1 degrees to qualified masters’s teacher education students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SNC, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SNC are $19,165, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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